Dimple - Revision history

Sandplum: corrected links to Pin_tumbler, Mul_T_Lock, KABA

2023-01-28T02:16:58Z

corrected links to Pin_tumbler, Mul_T_Lock, KABA

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	[[File:DOM_DAS_cylinder.jpg\|thumb\|right\|text-top\|200px\|A [[DOM]] dimple lock.]]		[[File:DOM_DAS_cylinder.jpg\|thumb\|right\|text-top\|200px\|A [[DOM]] dimple lock.]]

	A '''dimple''' lock is a [[pin-tumbler]]~~-based~~ [[lock]] design that uses the flat side of the key blade as a bitting area. Cuts on the bitting area resemble dimples, hence the name. This contrasts traditional pin-tumblers that use the edge of the blade as the primary bitting area. Most dimple locks orient the keyway of the lock perpendicular to the pin stacks and allow the [[key]] to be inserted in any orientation.		A '''dimple''' lock is a [[Pin_tumbler \|pin-tumbler]] [[lock]] design that uses the flat side of the key blade as a bitting area. Cuts on the bitting area resemble dimples, hence the name. This contrasts traditional pin-tumblers that use the edge of the blade as the primary bitting area. Most dimple locks orient the keyway of the lock perpendicular to the pin stacks and allow the [[key]] to be inserted in any orientation.

	Dimple locks are used in a wide variety of applications, and may vary from low to high security. A dimple lock is not more secure when compared to traditional pin tumbler locks, but the untraditional nature of the key makes many dimple locks appear sophisticated. Some of the most notable dimple lock manufacturers are [[KABA]], [[Mul-T-Lock]], [[DOM]], [[LIPS]], [[Goal]], and [[KESO]].		Dimple locks are used in a wide variety of applications, and may vary from low to high security. A dimple lock is not more secure when compared to traditional pin tumbler locks, but the untraditional nature of the key makes many dimple locks appear sophisticated. Some of the most notable dimple lock manufacturers are [[KABA]], [[Mul_T_Lock \|Mul-T-Lock]], [[DOM]], [[LIPS]], [[Goal \|GOAL]], and [[KESO]].


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	[[File:DOM_DAS_key.jpg\|thumb\|right\|text-top\|200px\|A [[DOM]] dimple key.]]		[[File:DOM_DAS_key.jpg\|thumb\|right\|text-top\|200px\|A [[DOM]] dimple key.]]

	:''See [[~~Pin-tumbler~~#Principles of ~~Operation~~\|Pin-tumbler (Principles of ~~Operation~~)]]		:''See [[Pin_tumbler#Principles of operation\|Pin-tumbler (Principles of operation)]]

	Traditional dimple locks are functionally equivalent to pin-tumblers; the [[plug]] may rotate when dimples in the key properly position a number of pin-tumbler stacks at the [[shear line]]. The only difference is the orientation of the keyway and the location and style of the bitting cuts on the key blade. More advanced dimple locks use various high-security features like key profiling, [[side pin]]s, [[telescoping pin]]s, and [[axial rotation]]. Additional passive and active locking mechanisms are also common, such as [[sidebar]]s and moving elements within the key itself.		Traditional dimple locks are functionally equivalent to pin-tumblers; the [[plug]] may rotate when dimples in the key properly position a number of pin-tumbler stacks at the [[shear line]]. The only difference is the orientation of the keyway and the location and style of the bitting cuts on the key blade. More advanced dimple locks use various high-security features like key profiling, [[side pin]]s, [[telescoping pin]]s, and [[axial rotation]]. Additional passive and active locking mechanisms are also common, such as [[sidebar]]s and moving elements within the key itself.
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	File:Dimple-West 917 key + dimple cuts hor - FXE47909.jpg \| Dimple cuts in a [[WEST 917]] key		File:Dimple-West 917 key + dimple cuts hor - FXE47909.jpg \| Dimple cuts in a [[WEST 917]] key
	File:Dimple-Kaba experT key - FXE47916.jpg \| Dimple cuts in a [[~~Kaba~~\|Kaba experT]] key with dimple cuts		File:Dimple-Kaba experT key - FXE47916.jpg \| Dimple cuts in a [[KABA\|Kaba experT]] key with dimple cuts
	File:Dimple-Goal D9 key - FXE47012.jpg \| Dimple cuts in a [[Goal D9]] key		File:Dimple-Goal D9 key - FXE47012.jpg \| Dimple cuts in a [[Goal D9 \|GOAL D9]] key
	File:Dimple-West 917 pins in core - FXE47899-Edit.jpg \| Pins for a dimple key in core of the [[WEST 917]]		File:Dimple-West 917 pins in core - FXE47899-Edit.jpg \| Pins for a dimple key in core of the [[WEST 917]]
	File:Dimple-West 917 cylinder front - closer - FXE47516.jpg \| Vertical dimple keyway of the [[WEST 917]]		File:Dimple-West 917 cylinder front - closer - FXE47516.jpg \| Vertical dimple keyway of the [[WEST 917]]
	File:Dimple-MTL Jr keyway lighter - FXE44819.jpg \| Horizontal dimple keyway of the [[Mul-T-Lock]] Jr.		File:Dimple-MTL Jr keyway lighter - FXE44819.jpg \| Horizontal dimple keyway of the [[Mul_T_Lock \|Mul-T-Lock]] Jr.
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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Pin-tumbler]]		* [[Pin_tumbler \|Pin-tumbler]]
	* [[Lock]]		* [[Lock]]
	* [[Key]]		* [[Key]]
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	[[Category:Locks]]		[[Category:Locks]]
	[[Category:Dimple locks\| ]]		[[Category:Dimple locks\| ]]
			[[Category:Horizontal keyways\| ]]

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Mgsecure: PageName/TOC fix

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	[[File:DOM_DAS_cylinder.jpg\|thumb\|right\|text-top\|200px\|A [[DOM]] dimple lock.]]		[[File:DOM_DAS_cylinder.jpg\|thumb\|right\|text-top\|200px\|A [[DOM]] dimple lock.]]

Mgsecure: Added new images with gallery

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 '''Note'''
 * Pick guns have limited effectiveness against dimple locks because of the poor range of motion allowed in the dimple keyway.
 == References ==

Mgsecure: /* Dimple */ typo

2022-11-23T16:50:07Z

Dimple: typo

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	[[File:DOM_DAS_cylinder.jpg\|thumb\|right\|text-top\|200px\|A [[DOM]] dimple lock.]]		[[File:DOM_DAS_cylinder.jpg\|thumb\|right\|text-top\|200px\|A [[DOM]] dimple lock.]]

	A '''dimple''' lock is a [[pin-tumbler]]-based [[lock]] design that uses flat side of the key blade as a bitting area. Cuts on the bitting area resemble dimples, hence the name. This contrasts traditional pin-tumblers that use the edge of the blade as the primary bitting area. Most dimple locks orient the keyway of the lock perpendicular to the pin stacks and allow the [[key]] to be inserted in any orientation.		A '''dimple''' lock is a [[pin-tumbler]]-based [[lock]] design that uses the flat side of the key blade as a bitting area. Cuts on the bitting area resemble dimples, hence the name. This contrasts traditional pin-tumblers that use the edge of the blade as the primary bitting area. Most dimple locks orient the keyway of the lock perpendicular to the pin stacks and allow the [[key]] to be inserted in any orientation.

	Dimple locks are used in a wide variety of applications, and may vary from low to high security. A dimple lock is not more secure when compared to traditional pin tumbler locks, but the untraditional nature of the key makes many dimple locks appear sophisticated. Some of the most notable dimple lock manufacturers are [[KABA]], [[Mul-T-Lock]], [[DOM]], [[LIPS]], [[Goal]], and [[KESO]].		Dimple locks are used in a wide variety of applications, and may vary from low to high security. A dimple lock is not more secure when compared to traditional pin tumbler locks, but the untraditional nature of the key makes many dimple locks appear sophisticated. Some of the most notable dimple lock manufacturers are [[KABA]], [[Mul-T-Lock]], [[DOM]], [[LIPS]], [[Goal]], and [[KESO]].

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2022-10-19T15:00:16Z

Dimple

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	A '''dimple''' lock is a [[pin-tumbler]]-based [[lock]] design that uses flat side of the key blade as a bitting area. Cuts on the bitting area resemble dimples, hence the name. This contrasts traditional pin-tumblers that use the edge of the blade as the primary bitting area. Most dimple locks orient the keyway of the lock perpendicular to the pin stacks and allow the [[key]] to be inserted in any orientation.		A '''dimple''' lock is a [[pin-tumbler]]-based [[lock]] design that uses flat side of the key blade as a bitting area. Cuts on the bitting area resemble dimples, hence the name. This contrasts traditional pin-tumblers that use the edge of the blade as the primary bitting area. Most dimple locks orient the keyway of the lock perpendicular to the pin stacks and allow the [[key]] to be inserted in any orientation.

	Dimple locks are used in a wide variety of applications, and may vary from low to high security. A dimple lock is not more secure when compared to traditional pin tumbler locks, but the untraditional nature of the key makes many dimple locks appear sophisticated. Some of the most notable dimple lock manufacturers are [[KABA]], [[Mul-T-Lock]], [[DOM]], [[LIPS]], and [[KESO]].		Dimple locks are used in a wide variety of applications, and may vary from low to high security. A dimple lock is not more secure when compared to traditional pin tumbler locks, but the untraditional nature of the key makes many dimple locks appear sophisticated. Some of the most notable dimple lock manufacturers are [[KABA]], [[Mul-T-Lock]], [[DOM]], [[LIPS]], [[Goal]], and [[KESO]].

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	Dimple locks are used in a wide variety of applications, and may vary from low to high security. A dimple lock is not more secure when compared to traditional pin tumbler locks, but the untraditional nature of the key makes many dimple locks appear sophisticated. Some of the most notable dimple lock manufacturers are [[KABA]], [[Mul-T-Lock]], [[DOM]], [[LIPS]], and [[KESO]].		Dimple locks are used in a wide variety of applications, and may vary from low to high security. A dimple lock is not more secure when compared to traditional pin tumbler locks, but the untraditional nature of the key makes many dimple locks appear sophisticated. Some of the most notable dimple lock manufacturers are [[KABA]], [[Mul-T-Lock]], [[DOM]], [[LIPS]], and [[KESO]].


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	== History ==		== History ==

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2010-07-21T16:36:41Z

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	:''See [[Pin-tumbler#Principles of Operation\|Pin-tumbler (Principles of Operation)]]		:''See [[Pin-tumbler#Principles of Operation\|Pin-tumbler (Principles of Operation)]]

	Traditional dimple locks are functionally equivalent to pin-tumblers. The only difference is the orientation of the keyway and the location and style of the bitting cuts on the key blade. More advanced dimple locks use various high-security features like key profiling, [[side pin]]s, [[telescoping pin]]s, and [[axial rotation]]. Additional passive and active locking mechanisms are also common, such as [[sidebar]]s and moving elements within the key itself.		Traditional dimple locks are functionally equivalent to pin-tumblers; the [[plug]] may rotate when dimples in the key properly position a number of pin-tumbler stacks at the [[shear line]]. The only difference is the orientation of the keyway and the location and style of the bitting cuts on the key blade. More advanced dimple locks use various high-security features like key profiling, [[side pin]]s, [[telescoping pin]]s, and [[axial rotation]]. Additional passive and active locking mechanisms are also common, such as [[sidebar]]s and moving elements within the key itself.

	~~Modern~~ dimple locks allow for pins ~~to be~~ positioned on all sides of the key, increasing key control and master keying capabilities. Traditional pin-tumblers have problems with increasing the number of pins ~~in the lock past a certain point. This is caused by the need to extend~~ the key to accomodate the extra pins~~, which leads to~~ keys ~~that easily bend or break~~.		The relationship between the keyway and the pins in a dimple lock limits the number of available depths for each pin (a function of the key thickness, pin design, and manufacturing tolerances). Where traditional pin-tumblers allow anywhere from six to twelve positions per pin, dimple locks generally allow two to six depths per pin. Regardless, modern dimple locks allow for pins positioned on all sides of the key, greatly increasing the number of pin positions available. This provides increasing key control and master keying capabilities when compared to traditional pin-tumblers. Traditional pin-tumblers have problems with increasing the number of pins because the key must be extended to accomodate the extra pins. Past a certain point (generally seven or eight pins) traditional pin-tumbler keys become too long and have problems with bending and breaking.

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	:''See [[Pin-tumbler#Principles of Operation\|Pin-tumbler (Principles of Operation)]]		:''See [[Pin-tumbler#Principles of Operation\|Pin-tumbler (Principles of Operation)]]

	Traditional dimple locks are functionally equivalent to pin-tumblers. The only difference is the orientation of the keyway and the location and style of the bitting cuts on the key blade. More advanced dimple locks use various high-security features like key profiling, [[side pin]]s, [[telescoping pin]]s, and [[axial rotation]].		Traditional dimple locks are functionally equivalent to pin-tumblers. The only difference is the orientation of the keyway and the location and style of the bitting cuts on the key blade. More advanced dimple locks use various high-security features like key profiling, [[side pin]]s, [[telescoping pin]]s, and [[axial rotation]]. Additional passive and active locking mechanisms are also common, such as [[sidebar]]s and moving elements within the key itself.

	~~Additional passive and active locking mechanisms are also common~~, ~~such as [[sidebar]]s~~ and ~~moving elements within~~ the key ~~itself~~.		Modern dimple locks allow for pins to be positioned on all sides of the key, increasing key control and master keying capabilities. Traditional pin-tumblers have problems with increasing the number of pins in the lock past a certain point. This is caused by the need to extend the key to accomodate the extra pins, which leads to keys that easily bend or break.

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	[[File:DOM_DAS_cylinder.jpg\|thumb\|right\|text-top\|200px\|A [[DOM]] dimple lock.]]		[[File:DOM_DAS_cylinder.jpg\|thumb\|right\|text-top\|200px\|A [[DOM]] dimple lock.]]


	A '''dimple''' lock is a [[pin-tumbler]]-based [[lock]] design that uses flat side of the key blade as a bitting area. Cuts on the bitting area resemble dimples, hence the name. This contrasts traditional pin-tumblers that use the edge of the blade as the primary bitting area. Most dimple locks orient the keyway of the lock perpendicular to the pin stacks and allow the [[key]] to be inserted in any orientation.		A '''dimple''' lock is a [[pin-tumbler]]-based [[lock]] design that uses flat side of the key blade as a bitting area. Cuts on the bitting area resemble dimples, hence the name. This contrasts traditional pin-tumblers that use the edge of the blade as the primary bitting area. Most dimple locks orient the keyway of the lock perpendicular to the pin stacks and allow the [[key]] to be inserted in any orientation.
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	Additional passive and active locking mechanisms are also common, such as [[sidebar]]s and moving elements within the key itself.		Additional passive and active locking mechanisms are also common, such as [[sidebar]]s and moving elements within the key itself.

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	== Vulnerabilities ==		== Vulnerabilities ==

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			[[File:DOM_DAS_cylinder.jpg\|thumb\|right\|text-top\|200px\|A [[DOM]] dimple lock.]]


	A '''dimple''' lock is a [[pin-tumbler]]-based [[lock]] design that uses flat side of the key blade as a bitting area. Cuts on the bitting area resemble dimples, hence the name. This contrasts traditional pin-tumblers that use the edge of the blade as the primary bitting area. Most dimple locks orient the keyway of the lock perpendicular to the pin stacks and allow the [[key]] to be inserted in any orientation.		A '''dimple''' lock is a [[pin-tumbler]]-based [[lock]] design that uses flat side of the key blade as a bitting area. Cuts on the bitting area resemble dimples, hence the name. This contrasts traditional pin-tumblers that use the edge of the blade as the primary bitting area. Most dimple locks orient the keyway of the lock perpendicular to the pin stacks and allow the [[key]] to be inserted in any orientation.
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	== Principles of operation ==		== Principles of operation ==
			[[File:DOM_DAS_key.jpg\|thumb\|right\|text-top\|200px\|A [[DOM]] dimple key.]]

	:''See [[Pin-tumbler#Principles of Operation\|Pin-tumbler (Principles of Operation)]]		:''See [[Pin-tumbler#Principles of Operation\|Pin-tumbler (Principles of Operation)]]

			Traditional dimple locks are functionally equivalent to pin-tumblers. The only difference is the orientation of the keyway and the location and style of the bitting cuts on the key blade. More advanced dimple locks use various high-security features like key profiling, [[side pin]]s, [[telescoping pin]]s, and [[axial rotation]].

			Additional passive and active locking mechanisms are also common, such as [[sidebar]]s and moving elements within the key itself.

	== Vulnerabilities ==		== Vulnerabilities ==